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Prariond refuge
Description
Located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, in the hollow of the Prariond valley and upstream of the Malpasset gorges, this refuge will allow hikers, mountaineers and off-piste skiers to immerse themselves in a superb environment.
The refuge was completely rehabilitated in spring 2020.
During the guarding period: possible access to a picnic area.
The refuge is also guarded in the spring for ski touring.
Bivouac: capacity for 10 people or 10 tents.
In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, bivouacking is permitted in the summer period, only on dedicated sites in the immediate vicinity of the refuge, during the guarding period. We advise you to book your site in advance with the refuge.
Outside the guarding period, the refuge is open and provides: dormitory, blankets, heating and cooking facilities and dishes.
The refuge is managed sustainably (waste management, renewable photovoltaic energy and pico hydroelectric power station, etc.) and contributes to raising public awareness in terms of sustainable development and nature protection.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 15/09/2024 to 31/12/2024
Additional information
Updated by
Parc National de la Vanoise - 02/10/2024
vanoise-parcnational.fr/fr
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Price(s)
From 15/06 to 14/09/2024
Night: 12 to 21 €
Half board (pp): 24 to 54 €.
From 15/09 to 31/12/2024
Night: 5 to 12 €.
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 40 people
Open period
From 15/09 to 31/12/2024, daily.
Contact
Phone : 06 08 83 75 30
Email : refuge.prariond@vanoise-parcnational.fr
Website : refuge-prariond.vanoise.com/
Location complements
Nearest village or resort: Val d'Isère.
Walking time from the nearest car park: 1h 15 walk.
Access possible by ski lifts in spring.
Access possible by trail, snowshoes, cross-country and downhill skiing.
Coach parking at Pont St Charles + 1 hour walk on trail.
IGN maps: TOP 25 - 3633 ET - Tignes/Val dIsère/Haute Maurienne.
